Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. ~John 15:13
Two men camping in the forest were enjoying their morning coffee when, all of a sudden, they spotted a very large, hungry grizzly bear running toward them. One of the men quickly pulled on his running shoes. “Do you actually think you can outrun that grizzly bear?” his friend asked.
“I don’t need to,” he replied. “All I have to do is outrun you.”
We all have had friends like that, haven’t we? At the first threat of danger or hardship or difficulty, they desert us.
Two men camping in the forest were enjoying their morning coffee when, all of a sudden, they spotted a very large, hungry grizzly bear running toward them. One of the men quickly pulled on his running shoes. “Do you actually think you can outrun that grizzly bear?” his friend asked.
“I don’t need to,” he replied. “All I have to do is outrun you.”
We all have had friends like that, haven’t we? At the first threat of danger or hardship or difficulty, they desert us.
It has been said that a true friend is one who walks in when others walk out.
The sad truth is, genuine friendship has become a rare commodity in this world. ~Charles Stanley
So what makes for true friendship?
Charles Stanley goes on to write, "There could be no finer example than the relationship between David and Jonathan. These two knew what was required to maintain a healthy friendship, and their commitment to that relationship is legendary.
Three things characterized their friendship. First, they had a mutual respect for one another. This is a point that often gets lost in today's world. However, the reality is that we can never maintain a genuine friendship with anyone whom we do not completely respect.
Second, David and Jonathan shared an emotional bond with one another. They simply rejoiced in the camaraderie that God had brought together.
Third, they maintained a genuine commitment to each other. These were no “fair weather friends.” In fact, their bond even withstood the attempts of Jonathan's father to kill David. (1 Samuel 23:15-17) Jonathan refused to allow anything to come between him and his friend."
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. ~Proverbs 18:24
We all need authentic friendships. That is what Friendship Ministries is all about.
Our Spring season kicks off this week! I am excited to get started and am looking forward to seeing you there.
Your Friend in Christ...
The sad truth is, genuine friendship has become a rare commodity in this world. ~Charles Stanley
So what makes for true friendship?
Charles Stanley goes on to write, "There could be no finer example than the relationship between David and Jonathan. These two knew what was required to maintain a healthy friendship, and their commitment to that relationship is legendary.
Three things characterized their friendship. First, they had a mutual respect for one another. This is a point that often gets lost in today's world. However, the reality is that we can never maintain a genuine friendship with anyone whom we do not completely respect.
Second, David and Jonathan shared an emotional bond with one another. They simply rejoiced in the camaraderie that God had brought together.
Third, they maintained a genuine commitment to each other. These were no “fair weather friends.” In fact, their bond even withstood the attempts of Jonathan's father to kill David. (1 Samuel 23:15-17) Jonathan refused to allow anything to come between him and his friend."
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. ~Proverbs 18:24
We all need authentic friendships. That is what Friendship Ministries is all about.
Our Spring season kicks off this week! I am excited to get started and am looking forward to seeing you there.
Your Friend in Christ...
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